Category: sun damage

Sun protection isn't all about sunscreen. That's your first line of defense – no doubt about it. But, turns out, plenty of our fave foods have their own in-built SPF, too. Juicy tomatoes, wild salmon and a cup of tea are just some of the food treats that do double duty: they boost your health and increase your skin's ability to protect itself against sun damage. Their secret? Antioxidants. It works like this. When UV rays hit your skin, they destroy collagen and elastin, damage your cellular DNA and cause inflammation. All things that trigger the production of free radicals,...

    Wondering how to keep your cool in this unrelenting heat? When the temperatures creep up to 80+ degrees, sipping on a cup of iced green tea is a healthy, body cooling pick-me-up. Green tea is the ultimate summer drink: a cup counts toward your daily hydration dose, acts as a natural sunscreen and it's antioxidants help keep wrinkles at bay as well. By the way, no one says you have to drink pure green tea. If you think its taste leaves a lot to be desired, you can cheat a little and add a few berries, some mint...

    I know you're slathering your sunscreen on from head to foot every day, RIGHT? But, do you count your hair in that, too? The harsh sun can damage the hair, too. Even if your hair can't get a sunburn, UV rays can destroy the protective protein layer around your cuticles, leaving you with a dry and frizzy head of straw. If you then take a dip in the pool or go for a swim in the ocean, the drying effects of chlorine and salt will only worsen the damage. There's no way around this one, ladies. If you...